UN Coordination Assistant

Support the coordination of UN result Groups and activities

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UN RCO - United Nations Resident Coordinator Office

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Tunis (Tunisia)

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Wednesday 1 Sep 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Support the coordination of UN result Groups and activities

You have:

Fluent in English (Mandatory)
Fluent in French (Mandatory)
Working knowledge of Arabic (Optional)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team
Proficiency in MS Office applications

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

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Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the RC or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer coordinator will:

Support the work of the UN result Groups and development of the joint annual workplan including establishment of the performance indicators.
Contribute to successful coordination of stakeholders and networks through support to meetings, events, and communications (managing invitations, preparing agenda points, taking notes and minutes, and following up as needed).
Work closely with the team members of the RCO to ensure coordinated support to the RC.
Any other task requested by the RC.

Experience remark

Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

Language skills

English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Competencies values

Adaptability and Flexibility, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure

Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Tunisia and legal residents in Tunisia with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 01-09-2021 Pas encore enregistré/e dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord enregistrer votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important : Une fois votre compte crée, veillez à compléter toutes les sections de votre profil et le soumettre. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’. Enfin, sélectionnez l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. * Vous avez déjà un profil dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord mettre à jour votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’ pour sélectionner l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. Ceci est une annonce pour une affectation VNU national. Par conséquence, seuls les citoyens de Tunisie et les résidents légaux de Tunisie ayant le statut de réfugié ou d’apatride peuvent postuler à cette annonce. Date limite pour postuler : 01-09-2021

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time you managed a team during a stressful period.	The interviewer wants to assess your teamwork and stress management skills.	Discuss specific scenarios showcasing collaboration and problem-solving.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects simultaneously?	This helps to evaluate your organizational and time management skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.